2024 Fiat 500e La Prima EV 42kWh Australia Range Test Handling Review

Correction: 8 year / 160,000km warranty for traction battery in Australia
Real world urban and highway range test of 2024 Fiat 500e La Prima 42kWh electric vehicle including review, walkaround, charging and handling in Sydney Australia by Tesla Tom of Ludicrous Feed
2024 Fiat 500e La Prima EV 42kWh Australia Range Test Handling Review
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- Stellantis Australia provided the loan of this press car
- No payment was received from Stellantis for the production of this video
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00:00 Introduction
00:35 Specs & Pricing
03:04 Charge Port
03:47 Boot lookaround
05:15 Bonnet lookaround
06:04 ANCAP rating
06:16 Driver seat
08:08 Steering column
08:54 Controls
11:08 Driver Modes
12:26 Visors and Sunshade
13:14 Front row lookaround
14:05 Centre console
14:40 Second row lookaround
15:34 Quick drive around
16:27 Infotainment Screen walkthrough
20:55 Navigation
22:14 Instrument Cluster walkthrough
23:14 Tight parking spot
23:51 Urban drivearound
27:13 Super tight street
28:09 Highway Drive
37:35 Final Thoughts
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Correction: 8 year / 160,000km warranty for traction battery in Australia Wallbox Pulsar Max | Code: LUDICROUS10 for 10% off at AU/NZ online store Australia: wallbox.com/en_au/buy-pulsarmax-au NZ: wallbox.com/en_nz/buy-pulsarmax-nz

[@Alex-jk1tm]

Whilst it is an adorable car with good tech, I tend to lean into the idea that the value isn’t quite there, for the price. BYD Dolphin gets a similar range in the premium trim with a nice soft(ish) touch interior, good tech, blade battery. MG4 base is great size and good tech. Then for the $52000 you pay for this car, one could get the extended range Atto 3. Or even MG4 Essence 64.

[@LudicrousFeed]

I’d have to agree with you … this segment of the market is very price sensitive and there are some attractive offerings from China currently 👍

[@lindseyhatfield9017]

I agree, this does not dco it for me, still prefer the Dolphin or the MG4 Essence.

[@sinabakhshalian6752]

Tom, 1. The 2nd cup holder opens in front of the centre console where you should the empty space of the floor. 2. It has 8-year battery warranty like all other EVs

[@LudicrousFeed]

WHAT! There was a drawer?! 🤦 Thanks, I’ll add a correction in the vid description re: 8y battery warranty

[@moestrei]

I thought i would never use this word but this EV really is adorable. Like the opposite of a Dodge Ram. And not bad specs either.

[@LudicrousFeed]

It’s hard not to smile when you see this car

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

It’s cute and works ok. Wifey is happy .

[@LudicrousFeed]

@@wolfgangpreier9160 and that’s all that really matters ❤️

[@deltajohnny]

Great review and very good idea to use several cameras! 👏👏

[@LudicrousFeed]

Cheers!

[@deltajohnny]

@@LudicrousFeed Best regards from Spain 😉

[@Peter-oh3pm]

COMMENTS AFTER 2,5 YEARS DRIVING in South-France: I have a FIAT 500e 3+1 2021. Model 3+1 has an narrow extra door on the passenger side (right side in Europe). It is a wonderful shopping bag and very good BEV for local driving. If the price in your area is OK for you, I can recommend Fiat 500e. Fiat software is very good and it works reasonably fast. Rear seats are only for small people. I am an old slim man under 165 cm. I can travel in the rear of my car. It is not good for anybody bigger than I am. Freeways: An EV will show you how much more energy you are using on freeways, so you soon start to avoid fast driving. An ICE vehicle does the same, but it doesn’t show you the difference like an EV does. LANE CONTROL: I drive mostly on small roads with 80 km/h speed limit. Lane control is active every time I start the car. I have to disengage it every time, but is is very easy. Double click of the left stick (in Europe, lights), behind the steering wheel. Using lane control is dangerous on small roads if you have chosen the setting “High”. In my car it can’t be permanently dis-activated. ONE PEDAL DRIVING: I use only mode “Range” = one pedal driving. When you stop pushing the accelerator, car brakes and sends energy back to battery. When I need faster braking, I use the brake pedal. The rolling mode “Normal” is totally unnecessary for me.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Thanks so much for your real world European experience!

[@deltajohnny]

Thank you very much for sharing your experience! 👏👏

[@mikebal7777]

The car seems OK, I'm just not understanding why they are bringing it to the USA in a few months at ~$33k usd. It likely wont qualify for the tax credits, has an abysmal range for most US clients, who we already know don't like the small 500 car, and it is being release right as the US is experiencing a massive downturn in EV sales. Its like the perfect storm to completely destroy this cars sales. I just don't see the new EV 500 selling at all in the US market.

[@raymondmumford6255]

Yes please ❤ Love Fiats, own a 500C Sport. Happily park one in my drive way.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Nice! Would you consider buying this electric rendition? 🔋🚗

[@raymondmumford6255]

​@@LudicrousFeedsadly I think it's overpriced for what it is. So no.

[@EnzoLui]

Just saw you in Chatswood timezone ( Westfield)

[@LudicrousFeed]

😁 Was I winning?

[@jonperkins8696]

in the states....the range is a little shy of idea for a lot of people...btw, I live in Texas...things are spread out a bit here...there seems to be a 200-250 mile range that seems comfortable for a lot of people....less gets dicey here.

[@LudicrousFeed]

That’s understandable if you don’t want to charge so often I suppose

[@TassieEV]

Being a Fiat 500e was disappointed it didn't make it as a hot hatch as that would definitely make it a worthwhile proposition whether the Abarth version can pull it off is another thing. Yes it is small probably best for a single or couple with maybe a pet at most for daily driving. I'm looking forward to your Dolphin review once BYD get you a press car to test, hoping it's the mid-spec version although entry level would be interesting as comparison.

[@LudicrousFeed]

I think the Abarth will be zippier so I’ll try to get a press loan to do the hot hatch thing 😀 Stay tuned I’m working hard to get a Dolphin for the channel 🐬

[@profdraper]

Nice little car but pricey for AU vs the EU (not unusual for us I guess. Was most surprised to learn it was NMC battery; very unusual for a short range car. That certainly makes the BYD blade a no brainer.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Agreed I’m unlikely to buy another NMC car given the advantages of LFP ie longevity charging to 100%, greater voltage stability and better fire safety profile

[@fangitjoe]

We've owned this car for a few weeks now and also owned a Tesla for 3 1/2 years.. One pedal driving is only uncomfortable for passengers if you are not driving properly. You control rate of acceleration and deceleration at all times. Some people have this misguided idea they have to take their foot completely off the accelerator to maximise regen and then it becomes nauseating. Fiat transition from regen to braking when coming to a stop or on hills is not very sophisticated and can be jerky and noisy. Can be mitigated somewhat with practice but still poor. Fiat claims 0-100 in 9s but most people see it in 8s. Car feels quite punchy to me. I don't like the fact you can't set a charging limit so it will go to 100% unless you manually intervene. Fiat reckon it's ok to charge to 100% every time but being an NMC battery, I beg to differ. Worst of all the car app available in the UK and other markets is not available yet in Australia and Fiat is saying it will not come for a year or maybe early 2025. There is no way to remotely monitor charging or use the myriad of other features an app can provide. How hard can it be to adapt an existing app for another location? Ridiculous! We are pretty happy overall but the price is way too high! Only buy this car if you are a fan of small city cars with a lot of retro character and style, otherwise look at the cheaper Chinese offerings or stretch just a little bit more for a Tesla and get tech and specs in a whole other league. Way more bang for buck to be had.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Good summary 👍 I’ve owned a Tesla for almost 8 years and I’ve driven/reviewed other one-pedal cars including Polestar 2 so I’d argue that I’m fairly well practised with regen braking 😁 but by far the Fiat is the hardest to control/master range/regen mode for ride comfort! I guess with further practice it will improve Agreed, it’s frustrating that you can’t limit charging nor have access to an app currently in Australia 🤦 Glad you’re enjoying the car 👍😀

[@Nicholas.T]

Given that this EV, at $55k DRIVE AWAY, is ridiculously overpriced, are you still happy with your purchase? Sure, it’s a great, compact city EV, absolutely cute as button, with reasonable performance and range, but $55k ??? For that amount of money one could easily purchase a 1-2 yr old Tesla model 3, with way better specs and value for money, in every department. This EV should be selling in Australia for around $40-45k, drive away, although I do understand the reality of it’s high price being (mostly) out of control of the the local Australian distributors. I guess what this shows is that many EVs still have a long way to go in becoming genuinely affordable.

[@ad_fletch]

Very helpful for those tempted by the Fiat's size and looks - thanks.

[@fangitjoe]

@@Nicholas.T I said much of what you just said in my comment. In the current fledgling EV market I'd estimate this car should be ~$42k plus on -roads and this factors in a fairly generous allowance for the chic italian-made cache that it arguably deserves. Unfortunately (partly due to our lack of emissions standards) we are stuffed for choice when it comes to proper small city cars. About the only sub 4m long city car competition is the Mini e which was selling for over $70k and is currently being run out at $60k to make way for the new ground-up EV model. We would have loved an electric Smart ForTwo (to replace our petrol one) but it is one of the many not being sold here. We would have loved one of the cheaper lower spec 500es sold in other markets, but again not available here. We love the car but not the price. At least we get a $3500 State gov rebate. As I said, you would only buy this car if you have to have a small stylish city car, otherwise if you like bigger cars go Chinese or Tesla for far better bang for buck. BTW this model Fiat sells for the equivalent of $63k plus on-roads in the UK and they have been selling reasonably well. I think Stellantis are deliberately pricing their vehicles uncompetitively because they don't really want to sell many EVs and would rather slow down the transition away from ICE cars. In the UK their upcoming Fiat 600e (sort of a 4 door version of the 500) starts from $63k and the Jeep Avenger (toy crossover SUV) starts from $68k.

[@fangitjoe]

@@LudicrousFeed Fiat regen is very good up until you just before you come to a stop. This is when the brakes are kicking in. I would bet it's just a software/control issue. It's not a deal-breaker, certainly better than not having one-pedal driving like some EVs, but it could be much better. Tesla regen stopping is perfect. It even eases the brakes at the last second to avoid recoiling back of the suspension.

[@craigstevenson7708]

Are you doing an Abarth 500e video as well?

[@LudicrousFeed]

I’d like to

[@Stan-at-KangarooIslandTV]

I too wonder about the 3-year warranty… otherwise seems a great little stylish city vehicle with all the bells and whistles.

[@LudicrousFeed]

The 3 years is for the vehicle. I made a correction in the comments that the traction battery has a 8 year warranty 👍

[@Stan-at-KangarooIslandTV]

@@LudicrousFeed ahhh okay - I wondered about that. Stellantis is putting out some really good cars - the new Jeep is being very well received and the new affordable Citreon looks to shake things up too. Do you know if they are bringing the 600e to Australia?

[@Nicholas.T]

But at a $55k, drive away price, it’s SERIOUSLY OVERPRICED, don’t you think Stan ??? Considering what a tiny car it is ?? You can buy the (virtually identical) petrol version at almost HALF THE PRICE !! With it’s reasonable performance with amazing petrol economy!! And you can put that saving of $25k on the purchase price , and invest it in whatever (shares/cash) and get a return of 5-7% annually… And use that 5-7% income to pay for all your petrol and servicing costs, and lose way less in depreciation!! The petrol version MAKES WAY MORE sense financially, with the same “city car” practically!!

[@theimax1]

I’m a fan of small cars as a second vehicle but this car does not appeal

[@LudicrousFeed]

It really is quite small! Probably too much so for my own needs but I can see how it could appeal to some

[@simon_1575]

With a drive away price being close to $60k this car is seriously overpriced. The petrol Fiat 500’s start at less than half the price!

[@2wo2wo3hree_7]

in Europe the electric version costs 25k euros/US dollars the petrol version costs 15k